Kickstarter reincorporates to cement its commitment to positive social impact

In an effort to stay true to its mission to help bring creative projects to life without being swayed by the draw of profits, funding platform Kickstarter has announced that it's now a public benefit corporation (PBC). The legal change will see the company focus on positively impacting society and following a new charter that it's drawn up, while still remaining a for-profit organization. Benefit corporations are obligated to create a positive impact on society and the environment, and are required to consider the impact of their decisions not only on shareholders but also on workers and the community at… This story continues at The Next Web